Garmin nuvi 660 froze up.

The unit isn't frozen. If you tap the power button you will hear it beep and change screens. What has happened is your touchscreen has failed. This is a common problem. Your touchscreen needs replaced. If you want some troubleshooting info, please see this link. There is just too much info to retype here:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm

- Jim

Clear all ur installed apps/data/music/pictures first. Turn the unit off and then on. while on, reset it again. turn it on again and now connect it ur PC to load additional maps and see if it helps.
thanks

Please see this link for repair info:


http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm


- Jim

Take it up with garmin. It's their software.

Go o Garmin.com and upload new maps. They run between $60-$99. Ive tried finding drivers to by-pass and get new maps but garmin scrambles the codes. Hope this helps

I have uploaded maps to a SD micro card from my Nuvi 250 to my Nuvi 205 but the 205 wont give me the option to select maps from the SD Card.

Can some one please help.

Thanks in advance.

It depends on how the files were corrupted. If the source of the corruption is not physical or magnetic damage to the memory chip where the software is stored, you should be able to reinstall the operating system software and the new maps right from your own PC.

First I would recommend going to the Nuvi 660 page in the Garmin website, look for the link to "downloads and updates", and download the most recent software update. The update is free.

Once you have done that, try reinstalling your maps. You can only load Garmin maps into your Nuvi.

If you are in the US and your memory storage is not damaged, I can update your GPS and install the map for you if you prefer.

1. Enter the correct PIN.
2. Go to the secure location where you set the PIN and the unit will not ask you for the PIN.
3. Send the unit back to Garmin to be unlocked.

I have had sucess in unlocking Nuvi's but I will only do it for owners who can prove ownership through a valid sales receipt and proof of ownership through registration through Garmin.

- Jim

Hi Bruce. The same thing happened to me . I called customer support
1-800-800-1020 and they were able to link ino my computer, go through it and into my GPS. Hopefully this will work for you!!!
Tom

Are you using the Garmin AC adapter or the Garmin car adapter? Using the wrong cable and the Garmin will think that you are trying to connect to a computer. Not all USB cable are alike.

When connected to your computer it thinks that you want to upload or donwload information.